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Truck bomb injures 11 in Cúcuta; President-elect offers $32K reward

8/2/2026

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A truck loaded with explosives detonated beside a police station in Cúcuta, wounding 11 people.
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing, prompting a reward of over $32,000 for information.
His Aug. 7 inauguration in Cali will be guarded by 11,000 troops in land, sea and air operations.
Guerrilla groups have warned de la Espriella as he plans to end the peace talks begun by former President Gustavo Petro.

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A truck loaded with explosives detonated beside a police station in Cúcuta, wounding 11 people.
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing, prompting a reward of over $32,000 for information.
His Aug. 7 inauguration in Cali will be guarded by 11,000 troops in land, sea and air operations.
Guerrilla groups have warned de la Espriella as he plans to end the peace talks begun by former President Gustavo Petro.